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UPDATE: Clayton Moves Popsicles In The Park To July 30
CLAYTON, N.C. — Families planning to attend Popsicles in the Park this week will have to wait a little longer. Due to the forecast for rain on Thursday, July 23…
Years In The Making, Johnston County’s First Regional Park Opens July 24
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — After years of planning and construction, Johnston County is ready to open the gates to its first regional park. County leaders will officially dedicate Johnston County Regional…
Princeton Receives $500,000 Grant For Park Project
PRINCETON, N.C. — The Town of Princeton has been awarded a $500,000 state grant to help fund capital improvements for a new community park. Town officials announced the grant, calling…
Local Police Officers Recognized By MADD For DWI Enforcement Efforts
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recognized two Johnston County law enforcement officers Friday, July 17, for their commitment to removing impaired drivers from local roadways and…
Clayton Rivalry Helps Save Lives One Donation At A Time
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Clayton Fire Department claims this year’s Battle of the Badges Blood Drive title after a close vote during Friday’s friendly competition. Together, the Clayton Fire Department…
Veteran Firefighter Brannan Barbee Selected To Lead Selma Fire Department
SELMA, N.C. — Brannan Barbee has been named Fire Chief for the Town of Selma, bringing more than 20 years of fire service experience and a long history of serving…
Benson Announces Memorial Service Arrangements For Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson has announced memorial service arrangements to honor Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley, who died Saturday, July 11, following a courageous battle with cancer. Holley…
One Big Family: Fragile X Bowl-a-Thon Brings Hope And Awareness
CLAYTON, N.C. — For a few hours Sunday afternoon, the focus at Rainbow Lanes wasn’t on strikes or spares. It was on families. The North Carolina Fragile X Foundation hosted…
A Piece of Someone’s History: Health Department Employee Seeks Owner Of Lost Photograph
Do You Recognize This Photo? SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Sometimes the most valuable things aren’t expensive—they’re memories. A Johnston County Health Department employee is hoping the community can help reunite someone…
Benson Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley Dies After Battle With Cancer
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson is mourning the loss of Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley, who died Saturday, July 11, after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer. Holley…
Fundraiser Planned Sunday For Family Of 7 Year-Old Fire Victim
DUNN, N.C. — The Dunn community is coming together this weekend to support the family of a 7-year-old boy who died in a tragic apartment fire on the Fourth of…
Selma Council Approves Return Of Richard B. Harrison Alumni Building
SELMA, N.C. — The Town of Selma is one step closer to regaining ownership of the entire Richard B. Harrison campus after town leaders unanimously approved an agreement June 23…
